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PRI’s The World(03/28/2011: Monica Ortiz Uribe, Jessica Golloher)
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Rebel forces make gains in Libya closing in n Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown; Also, why it is so hard to steer clear of alcohol in Russia; Plus, a new program in Egypt imitates Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show.” Download MP3
From babes to babushkas
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Russia is known for its beautiful women. A number of them have been plucked from obscurity in recent years and reached supermodel status. But there’s another phenomenom in Russia: slim elegant beauties aging fairly quickly into plump babushkas. How does it happen? Reporter Jessica Golloher decided to find out. Download MP3
Animals help Russians beat winter blues
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Jessica Golloher reports from Moscow on how some Russians escape the winter blues with the help of zoo animals. Russia’s long, cold and dark winters have been linked with high rates of depression and stress. Download MP3
Russians in disbelief over nuclear deal
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For the first time in more than a decade, Russia and the US have a nuclear arms reduction treaty. The pact promises to strengthen ties between the former Cold War foes. But many living in the former Soviet Union just can’t believe the news. Jessica Golloher has the details from Moscow. Download MP3
Fear of hate crimes in Russia after airport attack
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No one has claimed responsibility for Monday’s suspected suicide bombing at Moscow’s biggest airport. Many analysts and government officials think that Islamist insurgents could have played a roll in the deaths of at least 35 people. As a result, many fear a spike in racist crimes against people who don’t look typically Russian. Jessica Golloher has the details from Moscow. Download MP3
Russia’s opposition campaigner Boris Nemtsov
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Human rights groups often accuse the Kremlin of trampling citizen’s rights in the name of security. Russian authorities get poor marks in general when it comes to human rights. Today, the group Human Rights Watch described the rights climate in the country as deeply negative. Jessica Golloher reports on Russian politician Boris Nemtsov and his campaign to exercise the rights granted by the Russian constitution. Download MP3Global food prices at ‘record high’
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Global food prices rose to a new high in December, according to the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation. Its food price index went above the previous record of 2008 that saw prices spark riots in several countries. We hear from three countries what that means for people on the ground. Download MP3
Racism in Russia
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Jessica Golloher reports from Moscow on efforts to combat racial and ethnic harassment in Russia. Download MP3
Domain name echoes Soviet times
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It has been nearly 20 years since the Soviet Union dissolved, but that hasn’t stopped some Russians from using an Internet domain called .su, which stands for the Soviet Union.The International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has been trying to get it shut down, but to no avail. Jessica Golloher has the details from Moscow. Download MP3
Tightening control in Moscow
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Jessica Golloher reports from Moscow that riots and demonstrations have broken out on the streets of the capital in the past week. While the Kremlin is threatening tighter controls, some observers say the Kremlin may be behind some of the violence. Download MP3
In pictures: Russia riots
Putin finds his thrill
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Vladimir Putin wowed a crowd in St. Petersburg, singing “Blueberry Hill” in English for a children’s charity. Jessica Golloher tells us how the Russian prime minister found his thrill. Download MP3Video: Vladimir Putin performs ‘Blueberry Hill’
Russia celebrates its selection as World Cup host
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The next soccer World Cup for men is scheduled for 2014 in Brazil and today, the world found out where the following two editions of the tournament will take place. Soccer’s governing body FIFA selected Russia to host the 2018 World Cup and Qatar beat the United States and three other nations for the honor in 2022.Jessica Golloher has more from Moscow. Download MP3
Russia’s World Cup hopes
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Russia and England are widely considered the front runners to host the 2018 World Cup championships. FIFA is expected to announce the winner Thursday. As Jessica Golloher reports from Moscow, the competition is heating up as Russia kicks soccer balls at England’s bid and English officials face corruption charges. Download MP3
Smoking ban for Russia
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Russia is set to implement a smoking ban. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is all for it, but many Russians don’t think the ban will fly. Reporter Jessica Golloher has the story. Download MP3Attacks on Russian journalists
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Jessica Golloher reports from Moscow on recent attacks suffered by Russian journalists. Two men who were attacked recently had reported on efforts to stop developers from cutting down trees around Moscow to make room for new highways. Download MP3 (Photo: Matvyei Duglasovich)
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